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RECOGNITION OF SPORTS INJURIES
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Injuries are inevitable
Either acute or chronic in nature Acute injuries
Result of trauma Chronic
Caused by repetitive, overuse activities
Athletic Injuries
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Acute Injuries: Causes
Direct Trauma
Awkward Steps/Landing
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Strength/Balance training
Acute Injuries: Prevention
Protective equipment
Playing surface
Teaching proper hitting, falling,
landing
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Chronic Injuries
Causes:Sudden changes in
training Shoes, surface,
intensity, mileage
Poor biomechanics Running/throwing
form, muscle imbalances
Inadequate warm-up
Poor nutrition
Prevention:Integrate changes
slowly
Have coach/expert assess biomechanics Pay attention to
tight muscles, soreness
Proper warm-up
Consult a nutritionist or nutrition software
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Chronic Injuries
Inflammation Must occur to
initiate healing Can become
chronic Source of irritation
is not removed Tissue remains weak
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Acute vs. Chronic Hints
Occur all at once Fractures Sprains Dislocations
Acute Chronic Occur over
time Usually ends
in: “itis” “Osis’”
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Acute vs. Chronic
____ Ankle Fracture
____ Wrist Sprain
____ Osteoarthritis
____ Elbow Dislocation
____ Achilles Tendonitis
____ Biceps Tenosynovitis
____ Shoulder Subluxation
____ Osteitis Pubis
____ Stress Fracture
____ Concussion
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Acute vs. Chronic
____ Osteochondritis
____ Spinal Cord Rupture
____ Hamstring Strain
____ Labral Tear
____ Elbow Bursitis
____ Neuritis
____ Bloody Nose
____ Plantar Fasciitis
____ Myositis Ossificans
____ ACL Tear
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Fractures
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Fractures
Greenstick
Comminuted
Linear
Transverse
Oblique Spiral
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Fractures
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Healing of a Fracture Require immobilization
6 weeks for bones of arms and legs 3 weeks for bones of hands and feet
Following cast removal Normal stresses aid in healing
Fractures
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Sprains
DamageEnd-Feel
Pain, Swellin
g
IIIIII
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Sprains
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Strains
Damage ROMPain,
Swelling
IIIIII
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Healing process is very slow Needs optimal environment
Peripheral nervous system (limbs): Environment ideal for healing
Central nervous system (brain & spinal cord): Healing almost impossible
Nerve Injuries